lexihle  Shaft  Co., 


CHICAGO.  ILL.,  U.  S. 

142-144   Ontario   Street. 


Chicago  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

CHICAGO,  ILL.,  U.  S.  A. 

142-144  ONTARIO  STRERT. 


Flexible  Shaft**  for  all  purposes  and  Machinery  to  be  operated  therewith, 

ill-o 

Horse  and  Barber  Clippers  and  Supplies. 


Chicago  1  Mcxiblf  Shatt.  Co..  Cl\icdgo.  111..  L.  S.  A. 


Introduction. 

Owinj^-  to  the  <j;Teutly  increased  volume  of  business  with 
which  we  have  been  favored  durinjj-  the  past  few  years,  we 
have  been  compelled  to  find  new  and  larj^^er  quarters.  We  are 
now  located  in  our  new  tire  ])roof,  six  story  and  l)asement  steel 
constructed  building-  at  No.  142-144  Ontario  St.,  where,  with 
greatly  increased  floor  space  and  modern  facilities  we  are  in 
much  better  jiosition  to  serve  our  customers  than  ever  before. 

Starting-  in  the  ])usiness  of  manufacturing-  Horse  and  Toilet 
Clippers  within  the  last  six  years,  a  held  that  seemed  at  that 
time  to  be  wadl  covered,  we  have  in  this  short  time  secured  the 
larg-est  clientag-e  of  any  house  in  our  line. 

Our  almost  phenominal  success  in  this  line  we  attril)Ute 
as  much  to  the  superior  desig-n  and  excellent  workmanship  of  our 
g-oods  as  to  the  strictly  hig-h  g-rade  of  material  which  we  use  in 
their  construction. 

We  ask  that  purchasers  or  intending-  purchasers  of  Clippers 
or  Clipping-  IVlachines  consider  well  the  following-  points: 

1st.  That  all  g-oods  made  by  us  are  standard;  2nd.  that 
they  are  made  of  the  best  material  obtainable;  3rd.  that  the\- 
are  made  by  the  most  skilled  and  hig-hest  paid  mechanics;  4t]i. 
that  our  Clip])ers  are  of  the  most  modern  and  practical  desig-ns; 
5tli,  that  they  have  been  tried  and  stood  the  test,  and  last  but 
NOT  least,  they  are  not  sold  at  fancy  i)rices,  under  a  pretense  of 
some  mysterious  merit  that  ne\er  becomes  a])])arent  to  the 
consumer. 


Chicago  Tlcxible  Shaft.  Co.,  Chicago.  III..  L".  S.  A.  3 

We  claim,  without  fear  of  contradiction,  that  our  Clippers 
and  Clippinj^  Machines  arc  the  best  for  the  purpose  intended,  of 
any  in  the  world. 

In  reg-ard  to  facilities  will  say  that  our  plant  is  equipped 
with  every  modern  laV)or  saving  machine  or  device  in  the  line  of 
modern  machine  shop  ecjuipment,  every  screw,  stud,  shaft,  nut 
or  bolt,  every  operation  including-  electroplating,  that  is  per- 
formed on  a  Clipper  or  Clipping  Machine,  is  made  on  the 
premises. 

In  this  manner,  and  from  the  fact  that  we  run  our  factory 
the  year  around,  enables  us  to  make  prices  that  would  be  ruinous 
to  concerns  who  depend  on  the  protit  of  their  trade  during^  the 
clipping  season  for  their  entire  yearly  revenue. 


The  object  of  this  catalogue  is  to  illustrate  our  line  of  Horse 
Clipping.  Horse  and  Cattle  Grooming-  Machines,  also  our  Hand 
Horse  and  Toilet  Clippers.  By  a  careful  perusal  of  its  pages  it 
will  be  seen  that  each  article  illustrated  combines  simplicity 
with  extreme  strength  and  lightness,  as  well  as  durability  and 
cutting  qualities. 

Our  Clipping-  Machines  are  recognized  as  the  standard  by 
which  other  machines  are  judged:  placed  side  by  side  with  ma- 
chines of  other  makes,  the  superiority  of  ours  becomes  fully 
apparent,  even  to  the  most  casual  observer. 

On  some  of  these  pages  will  be  found  the  opinions  of  a  few 
of  our  customers  in  regard  to  Clipping  Machines  purchased  of  us. 

In  conclusion  will  say  that  we  do  not  compare  our  goods 
with  those  of  any  other  make,  reg-ardless  of  prices. 


DTK      MOTTo: 

'(    CAMTV       I'lRST       AND      Al.WAVS. 


Chicago  ricxib'c  Slvifi.  lo..  Lh.icago,  111.,  ['.  S.  A. 


FLEXIliLE    SHAFTS. 


We  are  the  sole  and  exclusive  manufacturers  of  Horse  Clij^- 
ping-.  Sheep  Shearing-,  Cattle  and  Horse  Brushing-  and  other  ma- 
chinery operated  in  connection  with  our  Impro\ed  Flexible 
Shafts,  now  universally  acknowledg-ed  as  the  most  perfect  ilex- 
ible  shaft  in  the  w^orld. 

Our  patent  attorney'  is  prepared  and  will  jiromptly  ])rose- 
cute  any  and  all  infring-ers  on  our  rig-hts. 

We  make  Flexible  Shafts  for  all  purposes  of  different  de- 
"sig-ns.  streng-ths  and  deg-rees  of  flexibility. 

Our  plant  is  the  most  complete  for  this  work  of  any  in  the 
world;  our  coiling-  mill  situated  on  the  line  of  the  Chica.;"o  & 
Northwestern  R.  R.,  14  miles  from  the  court  house,  is  25!!  ft. 
long-,  two  stories  high  and  equipped  with  the  most  modern  labor 
saving-  machinery. 

We  invite  corres:iondence  in  regard  to  Flexible  Shafts  for 
special  work. 

Send  for  special  cai;ilogue  of  Flexible  Shafts. 


KKKSKKKK 


Cliicwgo  ['U-\iI)lr  Sl\c\ri,  Co..  CI  liraiio.  III..  I '.  S.  A. 


SPECIAL. 

In  orderini^  w-ive  explicit  information  n^  to  shi[>ping".  Mark 
plainly  nearest  railroad  or  express  office,  also  State  and  Count}'. 

Persons  ordering-  machines  C.  O.  D.  must  accompany  order 
with  j{  the  amount  in  cash  or  deposit  same  with  local  express  or 
freig-ht  ag^ent  and  have  him  g-uarantee  charg-es  bothjways. 

Book  accounts  for  parts  or  repairs  we  do  not  keep,  as  we 
have  found  from  experience  that  it  is  unprofitable  to  do  so.  We 
insist  that  these  bills  be  prepaid  or  g-oods  will  be  sent  C.  O.  D. 

Sharpening-  and  repairing-,  orders  for  parts,  or  accessories 
will  be  filled  the  same  day  order  is  received. 

Our  terms  are  the  same  to  all;  we  make  no  discounts,  no 
allowances  for  cartag-e  or  other  charg-es.  We  deliver  all  g-oods 
free  on  board  cars  or  boat,  Chicag-o. 


We  g-uarantee  better  value  for  cash  than  any  other  house  in 


our  line. 


Our  Clippers  and  Machines  are  warranted  to  be  exactly  as 
represented  or  money  refunded;  they  are  also  g-uaranteed  ag-ainst 
defective  material  or  workmanship. 

In  addition  to  above,  we  ag-ree   to  furnish  repairs  on  ma- 


chines, if  any  not  caused  by  accident  or  misuse,  for  one  year. 


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Chicago  riexible  Shaft  Co.,  Chicago.  111.,  L.  S.  A. 


THi:  CELEBRATED    (  IIK  AdJO  ' 
IIA.M)   POWER   CLIPPING    MACllLNE. 


Price 


S25.00 


Chicago  Plcxiblc  Shaft  Co..  Chicago.  III.,  U.  S.  A, 


( Hi(  A(x()  (lipjm:k. 

I  HANI)    POW}':k.  ) 

Probably  no  article  that  has  been  placed  on  the  market  in 
Tccent  years  for  the  use  of  liverymen  and  horsemen  g-enerally. 
has  met  with  such  deserved  success  as  the  Celebrated  "Chicag-o" 
Clipper. 

Desig'ned  on  absolutely  correct  principle  and  intended  for 
liard  and  continuous  service,  it  has  more  than  met  these  require- 
ments and  we  are  constantly  receiving-  testimonials  from  all 
parts  of  this  country.  Canada  and  Mexico  from  enthusiastic 
purchasers. 

The  cut  on  opposite  page  illustrates  the  Celebrated  "Chi- 
•cag"o'*  Clipper.  The  most  substantial,  powerful,  lig"ht  rnnning, 
noiseless  machine  on  the  market.  The  base  is  of  such  design 
and  proportion  that  the  machine  stands  perfecth'  firm  and  solid 
at  all  times.  The  standard  allows  of  adjustment  so  that  the 
wheel  may  be  set  at  any  desired  height.  The  balance  wheel  is 
30  inches  in  diameter  and  runs  on  a  turned  steel  shaft.  The 
g^ear  head  is  self-containing,  obviating  noise  and  excluding 
■dust.  The  tension  of  the  belt  can  be  regulated  to  suit  by  means 
•of  a  set  screw.  All  bearings  are  of  steel,  perfectly  fitted  and  in- 
terchangeable. The  connection  for  conveying-  power  from  head 
to  cutting'  knives  is  by  means  of  our  Improved  Flexible  Shaft. 
which  insures  perfect  freedom  of  motion  and  an  extensive  rang^e. 
The  Shaft  is  anti-frictional  and  can  be  curved  and  bent  in  any 
•direction  or  even  tied  in  a  knot  while  running-. 

The  knives  are  the  finest  steel  and  are  tempered  by  an  im- 
proved process.  They  are  of  such  a  quality  as  to  work  with 
sm(.)othness  and  ease,  and  thick  enough  to  allow  of  repeated 
sharpening,  which  should  be  done  only  by  makers  or  persons 
having-  suitable  machines.  Never  aj^jdy  files  or  grindstones,  as 
you  will  increase  the  cost  of  sharpening.  The  machine  is  ifi  all 
respects  a  substantial,  durable  and  rapid  working  machine,  de- 
sig'ned especially  for  doing  superior  clipping  at  the  minimum  of 
cost.  We  have  spared  neither  lal>or  or  expense  to  make  this 
machine  the  FINEST  IN  THE  WORLD. 


Chicago  ricxibic  Sl\afr.  Co..  ChicaeH).  111..  T.  S.  A. 


(  LIPPEK     KNIVK8. 


Price,    with  handle,  as  per  cut 

"       without  " 
Extra  Bottom  Phite 
lop 


S4.00 
3.00 
1.50 
1.50 


Chicago  rioxiblc  Sluitl.  C,>..  Chicayo,  111..  L.  S.  A. 


(lipim:k  km  vis. 

If  there  is  one  thing-  more  than  another  in  which  we  take 
special  pride,  it  is  in  the  superior  excellency  of  our  clipper  knives. 

This  season  we  oifer  our  knives  in  two  sizes,  the  3  and  4  in., 
all  made  from  the  very  finest  hig-h  carbon  tool  steel,  tempered 
in  oil  and  perfectly  g-round. 

We  have  this  year  g-one  to  great  expense  to  make  our  knives 
in  such  a  manner^  that  they  can  be  used  with  perfect  success  by 
the  most  inexperienced  operator,  the  only  adjustment  necessarv 
being-  to  simply  tig-hten  the  tension  nuts  slig-htly,  as  the  knives 
g-et  dull  from  continual  use. 

We  h' ve  made  and  carry  in  stock  an  immense  quantity  of 
knives,  plates  and  all  duplicate  parts  of  knives  and  machine, 
orders  for  which  can  be  filled  within  one  hour  from  the  time 
order  is  received. 

Our  cutters  are  now  made  with  an  improved  form  of  tooth 
which  divides  the  hair  and  cuts  with  intiniteiv  less  power  and 
friction  than  anv  heretofore  made. 


Chicago  f'kwible  Shaft  Co..  Chicago,  111..  U.  S.  A. 


IMPROVED  \  ERIC  AL  HANGER, 
CLIPPING  AM)  GR003IING  MACHINE. 

Very  stiff  and  solid.  Has  tig-ht  and  loose  pulleys  for  IJ4  in. 
Hat  belt,  starting-  and  stopping-  device,  is  self  oiling-  and  perfect- 
ly noiseless. 

Price,  as  per  cut,  S32.5(»        Counter  Shaft,  extra,  SI »).(»() 


Chicauo  IMcxiblc  Shaft  Co.,  Chicayu.  111..  U.S.  A.  ■■ 


12  Chicago  ricxiblc  Shaft.  Co..  Chicago,  111..  L'.  S.  A. 


THE   "CHICAGO"  ELECTRIC    KADIAL 

31ACHTNE.  , 


I^-A^TEISTT    I=E3SriDI3SrGr. 


Price  Complete 


cMLON 


Am 


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Chicagi)  flexible  Shaft  Co..  Chicago.  HI,,  T.  S.  A.  i3 


THE  cut  on  proceeding-  pag-e  shows  our  new  Electric  Radial 
Machine,   the  g-reatest  triumph  of  recent  years   in    the 
Clipping-  Machine  line.      This  machine  is  destined  in  all 
localities  where   electric  current  is   available,    to  supersede  all 
other  types  of  Clipping-  and  (xrooming  Machines. 

The  machine  is  simplicity  itself,  consisting  of  one  of  our 
own  make  Compound  Wound  Electric  Motors,  '_■  horse  power 
"more  than  ample  power  to  drive  any  Clipping  or  Grooming- 
Machine." 

Motor  is  suspended  pivotly  from  the  ceiling  and  connected 
with  power  current  by  flexible  cord.  Motor  is  fitted  with 
radial  support  for  elong-ated  armature  shaft,  carrying-  on  extreme 
end  an  improved  form  of  Universal  Joint,  "the  most  perfect  in  the 
world,"  to  this  is  attached  Flexible  Shaft.  The  whole  is  coun- 
ter-balanced by  weig-ht.  A  g-lance  at  the  cut  and  the  idea  of  the 
machine  at  once  becomes  clear. 

It  is  something-  entirely  new,  runs  perfectly  steady  with  a 
powerful,  noiseless,  frictionless  motion,  that  cannot  be  produced 
by  any  other  means;  there  is  no  noise,  no  smoke,  no  trouble 
with  belts,  has  few  parts,  nothing-  to  g-et  out  of  repair,  always 
ready — all  you  have  to  do  is  to  turn  the  switch,  it  starts  instant- 
ly, stops  instantly — occupies  no  floor  space,  cannot  be  broken 
by  the  horse,  easy  and  pleasant  to  operate,  as  there  is  no  weig-ht  on 
the  hand  of  the  operator.  And  last,  but  not  least,  it  is  cheap 
both  as  regards  price  of  machine  and  cost  of  operation. 

In  conformity  with  our  i^olicv  to  make  prices  that  allow  us 
only  a  fair  working-  profit,  we  have  listed  this  machine  at  the 
very  low  price  of  Sf)<).i>i»,  a  price  that  was  asked,  and  we  l^elieve 
is  still  asked  for  some  very  inferior  and  antiquated  hand  ma- 
chines, that  are  still  offered  to  the  public. 

We  believe  tkat  bv  making  prices  low  we  stimulate  trade, 
and  such  a  conclusion  we  have  in  our  own  case  demonstrated  to 
be  cortect  bv  the  volume  of  business  with  which  we  are  being- 
favored.      _ 


14         Chicago  riexibic  Shaft  Co.,  Chicago,  HI.,  U.  S.  A. 


The  ^^Lightitiitg"  Clipper. 


HAND  POWER. 


Pric 


$20.00 


Chicago  Mexiblc  Shaft  Co..  Cl\irag().  111.,  l'.  S.  A.  J^ 


THE  cut  on  pay-e  14  illustrates  a  new  Hand  Power  Machine 
which  we  have  brought  out  to  meet  the  demand  for  a 
lig-ht  compact  niachine  for  parties  who  do  only  a  mod- 
erate clipping-  business.     It  is  of  the  same  general  design  as  the 
Celebrated   "Chicago"  Clipper,    only   all  weight  not  absolutely 
necessary  has  been  eleminated. 

It  is  driven  with  a  round  belt,  has  a  24  inch  balance  wheel, 
carries  same  Flexible  shaft  and  knives  as  the  "Chicago." 

The  radial  arm  is  counter  balanced  by  a  stnmg  spring  in- 
stead of  a  weight,  speed  is  the  same,  and  for  all  ordinary  pur- 
poses, will  clip  equally  as  well  as  any  machine  made,  but  of 
course  lacking  the  steady  powerful  motion  of  the  heavier  flat 
belt  machine. 

This  machine  we  guarantee  equal  or  superior  to  any  round 
belt  machine  (^n  the  market. 


j6  ClAicago  t^lcxiblc  Shaft  Co..  Chicago.  111..  L.  5.  A. 


TESTIMONIALS. 

MoNT(".()Mi;i\'v,  ().,  April  15,  ISDS. 
Chicao-,)  Flexible  Shaft  Co.. 

Chica!4'(),   111. 
Ghntlkmkx:     I  desire  to  say  that  I  am  very  much  jileased  with 
the  machine  I  received  from  v'ou  a  few  days  ayo.     It  is  doinj^ 
fine  work.          Wishing-  you  success,  I  remain, 

Yours  respectfully. 

Cliff  Todd. 


Elkadek,   Ioa.,  April  12.  1S*)5, 
Chicag-o  P'lexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicag"o,  111. 
Dear  Siks:     The  Clipper  I  ordered  from  you  works  C).  K. 

It  is  g-iving-  excellent  satisfaction,  in  fact  doing  more  than 
you  claimed  for  them.  Yours  Trul}', 

F.    W.   AiNSWOKTII. 


San  Francisco.  Cal.,  Aug.  2*»,  1S<)5. 
Chicago  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

142-144  Ontario  St., 
Chicago,   111. 
Deak  Sirs:     Your  letter  in  regard  to  what  I  think  of  the  "Chi- 
cag-o Clipper"  at  hand.     In  reply  would  say  that  I  can  not  say 
too  much   for  your  machine.      Will  always  recommend  it  to  my 
friends.  Yours  sincerely, 

A.   E.   Patk'Ick. 


Columbus,  Kan.,  March  '»th.  1S<)5. 
Chicag-o  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicag-o,  111., 
Gentlemen:     Clipper  received  ().  K.  and  is  giving  entire  satis- 
faction.    Would  not  be  without  one. 

Respectfully  yours, 

W.'  M.  Ben  ham. 


Sault  Ste.  Makie,  Mich.,  April  4.  1S<»5. 
Chicago  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicago,  111. 
Dear  Sirs:     Machine  I  bought  of  you  came  to  hand  vesterdav. 
I  set  it  up  and  it  works  ver}'  nicely.     It  could  not  g-ive  better 
satisfaction.  Respectfully. 

J.   W.   BuKtiESS. 


Chicago  ricxiblc  Shaft.  Co..  Chicago.  III..  U.  S.  A.  i7 


SMirniroK-'p,  l'.\..  April  •-'•i,   1>^'.I"). 
e'hicau-()  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

142-144  Ontario  St., 

Chicaii-o.  111. 
(tKXTI.k.aik.n:  I  desire  to  sav  that  we  are  well  pleased  with  the 
"Chicai^o"  Hand  Power  Clipping-  Machine  bought  of  you  last 
month.  They  are  everything-,  and  more  than  you  claim  for 
them.  Wc  have  done  a  g-ood  big  lot  of  work  with  them  and 
they  do  it  "slick  and  easy." 

Wc  cannot  sec  why  you  should  not  have  a  \-ery  large  sale 
at  the  very  low  })rice  you  make  for  so  g-ood  an  article. 

Yours  verv  respectfully, 

A.  T.  Palmkk. 

Napoleon,  O.,  Aug-.  2(k  1895. 
Chicag-o  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicag-o.  111. 
Dear  Sirs:     The  Clipping-  Machine  I  purchased  from  you  last 
April  did  the  work  just  as  you  ag-reed  it  would.     I  think  it  is 
one  of  the  best  inventions  ever  made  in  the  clipping-  line. 

I  have  clipped  kickers,  but  they  did  not  move  when  I  used 
your  machine. 

I  cannot  say  too  much  for  the  "Chicag-o"  Clippier. 

Yours  very  truly, 
K.  H.  Kobe,  ^^  S.  &  D. 

RoADHOusE,  III.,  March  IS,  1895. 
Chicag-o  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicag-o,  111. 
Dear  Sirs:     I  have  used  the  Clipping  Machine  I  boug-ht  of  vou 
last  season  with  the  g-reatest  success. 

You  could  not  buy  my  machine  for  any  amount  of  money,  if 
I  could  not  g-et  another.  I  think  it  is  superior  to  any  other 
manufactured.     I  am  more  than  pleased  with  it. 

Yours  respectfully, 

H.   O.   Tarr. 


DrLCTH,  Minn.,  Jan.  IS,  1S95. 
Chicago  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicag-o,  111. 
Gentlemen:     The    Clipping    Machine   bought   of   you   a  short 
time    ag-Q    is    g-iving-    entire    satisfaction.     We    are    more    than 
pleased  with  it.  Yours  respectfully. 

Chief  Engineer  Duluth  Fire  Dep't.  Jno.  T.  Black. 


i8  Chicago  ricxiblc  Shaft.  Co..  Chicago.  11!.,  T.  S.  A. 


TESTIMONIALS. 

Shenandoah.  Pa  ,   March    l'>,   1895. 
Chicag-o  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 
142-144  Ontario  St., 
Chicag-o,   111. 
Gentle.^ien:     I  received  Clipping-  Machine  and  am  well  pleased 
with  it.      I  tried  it  and  it  gives  good  satisfaction. 

Yours  truly, 

Wm.  H.  Andrews. 
Leavenwokth,  Kan.,  Aug-.  2(),   1895. 
Chicago  Flexible  Shalt  Co.. 

142-144  Ontario  St.. 

Chicago,  111. 
Deak  Sirs:  Yours  of  the  23rd  inst..  making  inquir}^  in  regard 
to  the  "Chicago"  Clipi>cr,  is  at  hand.  In  reply  will  say  that 
your  Clipping-  Machine  and  Clippers  are  all  that  you  claim  and 
give  entire  satisfaction.  We  will  recommend  them  whenever  we 
have  an  opportunity  to  do  so.  Very  truly  yours. 

Ackenhausen  &  Bkos. 

AvocA,   loA.,  April  5;  1895. 
Deak  Siks:     Wt   received  the   "Chicago"  Hand  Power  Clipper 
today  noon,  and  found  it  all  right.     Went  to  work  after  dinner 
and  before  four  o'clock  had  one  team  clipped  in  good  shape.     We- 
are  perfectly  satisfied  with  the  machine. 

Yours  respectfully, 

Dan  Cool. 

Olathe,   Kans.,   March   24,    1895, 
Chicago  Flexible  Shaft  Co.. 

Chicago,  111. 
Gentlemen:     Horse   Clipping  Machine  received  O.   K.   and  is 
giving  perfect  satisfaction. 

Wishing- you  success.  1  am.  Respectfully  &c., 

L.  M.  Blakeslev. 
NokThfield,   Minx..  March  23,   1895. 
Chicago  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicago.  111. 
Dear  Sirs:     We  are  in  receipt  of  the  Clipping  Machine  and  it 
is  perfectly  satisfactory.      We  think  it  is  one  of  the  best  ma- 
chines ever  placed  on  the  market. 

Yours  respectful  1}', 

Bushnell  cV  Hibbard. 


Chicac)o  Tlcxiblc  Shaft  Ct»..  Chifago,  III.,  i;.  S.  A.  19 

Canton.  ().,  April  1,   IHH5, 
Ohicag-o  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicag-o.   111. 
Genti.k.mkn:     Your   Clipping'   Machine   received    and   is  giving- 
perfect  satisfaction.  Yours  respectfully, 

Hakkv  D.  DkPkv.stkk. 


WiNCHKSTHK.  Ind.,  Apr.  ().    1S95. 
Chicag-o  Flexible  Shaft  Co.. 

Chicag-o,  III. 
Dear  Sirs:     I  received  the  New  *  "Chicago"  Clipping  Machine 
that  I  teleg-raphed  for;  it  is  all  right  and  is  perfectly  satisfactory 
in  every  respect.  Yours  truly, 

Wm.  Puckktt. 


KiLBOURX  City.  Wis.,  Apr.   10.   18<)=;. 
Chicag-o  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicago,  111. 
■Gentlemen:     Your  machine  we  bought  of  3'ou  is  at  work  and 
Avorks  all  rig-ht.     We  could  not  wish  it  to  work  better. 

Respectfully  yours, 

Campbell  &  Laxdt. 


Chal^iers,   Ind..   March  8,   1895. 
Chicag-o  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicag-o,  111. 
Dear  Sirs:     I  like  the  machine  I  purchased  of  you  very  much 
and  will  always  recommend  it  highly  to  all  my  friends  or  any 
one  I  hear  of,  desiring  to  purchase  a  machine. 

Yours  etc., 

Philip  Wolvkrton. 

(tArdnicr,   III..  Sept.    11.   1895. 
Chicago  Flexible  Shaft  Co., 

Chicago,  111., 
Gentlemen.     Your  letter  at  hand,  in  reply  will  say  that  the 
Clipping  Machine  that  I  purchased  from  your  company  is  all 
rig-ht,  and  is  giving  good  satisfaction. 

The  machine  is  lirst-class,  the  "Flexible  Machine"  for  me, 
for  good  work.  Respectfully. 

Ed.  Stone. 

Cynthiana.   Kv.,  Apr.  22.   1895. 
Chicag-o  Flexible  Shaft  Co.. 

Chicago,  111. 
Dear  Sirs:     I  desire  to  say  that  the  machine  I  boug-ht  of  you 
works  g-ood  and  does  very  nice  work.     Would  not  ask  it  to  do 
better.  Yours  respectfully, 

(By  F.  R.  Broadwell.)  "  D.   B.'Veach. 


20         Chicago  Tlexiblc  Shaft  Co..  ClAicago.  111.,  l'.  S.  A. 


TOILKT  CLII'I1!R.S. 

Prominent  among-  our  line  are  the  "Chicago"  and  "Monitor" 
Toilet  Cli])pers;  these  have  had  the  most  phenomenal  sale 
of  any  Clippers  ever  offered. 

Our  output  of  these  g^oods  during-  the  past  13  months  is 
almost  beyond  belief  and  the  quantity  sold  can  only  in  a  manner 
be  appreciated  by  a  visit  to  our  factor}',  where  can  be  seen  the 
process  of  manufacture. 

Our  capacity  on  these  is  600  pairs  per  day  and  there  is 
no  period  during-  the  past  year  that  our  daily  output  has  not 
closely  approached  these  figures. 

These  Clippers  find  a  ready  market  in  every  country  in  the 
civilized  world,  there  being-  five  houses  in  the  U.  S.  alone  hand- 
ling them  for  export. 


*CHI(  AG(r  TOILET  (  LIPPEK. 

NICKEL  PLATED.  PATENTED. 

The  "Chicago"  Toilet  Clipper,  of  exquisite  design,  beau- 
tiful proportion,  handsomely  nickled;  machined,  tempered,  and 
g-round  to  a  nicety,  fitted  with  the  simplest  of  springs  and 
having  an  even  vielding-,  yet  sure  stroke. 

It  is  the  embodiment  of  everything  that  is  requisite  or 
desirable  in  a  hig-h  g-rade  toilet  Clipper. 

These  and  other  points  have  g-iven  it  a  place  in  the  trade, 
not  occupied  by  any  other  toilet  Clipper. 

Price $2.50. 


Jl\i(.\\c.)i>  ricxil)!c  Sl\c,fi.  Co..  Ll\icaLU).  111.,  l'.  S.  A. 


"MOMTOK     TOlLPyr  (  LIPrEK. 

NICKEL  PLATED.  PATENTED. 

A  very  handsomely  desig-ned  Clipper  M'ith  Hat  springs 
between  the  handles,  of  splendid  proportion,  strong-,  simple  and 
hig-hlv  finished,  has  knurled  tension  nut  and  polished  spring-s.  is 
made  from  the  very  best  materials  and  is  fully  warranted. 

This  is  undoubtedly  the  most  successful  toilet  Clipper,  for 
private  use,  on  the  market;  has  none  of  the  objectional  features 
of  the  open  top  fiat  spring-  Clipper  heretofore  offered;  has  closed 
top  and  compares  favorably  in  appearance  with  the  concealed 
spring-  Clipper. 


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22  CluCcKK)  t  'Icxiblc  Srvcifl  Co.,  Chicago,  HI.,  L.  S.  A. 


IMPKOVED    AMIl  KICTIONAL    ONE 
HAM)   HOUSE  (  LIPPER. 

NICKEL  PLATED. 
This   clipper   was   broug-ht   out   to   nicet  the  denuind   lor  a 
strong-er.  heavier  clipper  than   the  Toilet,   for  trimming-  about 
horses'  fetlocks,    ears,    etc.,    for   which   purpose   it   is  peculiarly 
adapted. 

It   has  extra  larg-e,    heavy,   strong-   flat  spring-s,   which   are 
warranted  not  to  break. 

This  is  a  hig-h  g-rade  tool  and  is  fully  warranted. 
Price S3.(H) 


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'ALTX '  HOK8E  CLIPPER. 

NICKEL  Plated. 
A  stroiiii-.  Avoll  proijortionetl,  serviceable  Cliiiper.  ]ii,ii"hly  lin- 
ished,  of  finest  material  and  workmanship,  has  one  nut  bahmce 
pressure;  is  strictly  his^di  >j;Tade.  IVice  ^2.25 


Chie'dLjc)  rk'xiblc  Shaft  Co..  C\\  cagi).  III..  ( '.  S.  A.  -'7 

LOCAL     REFERENCHS. 

THKRK  are  nearly  2000  of  the  •Chicac.o"  Ci.iim'Kks  in  actual  use  and  up- 
wards of  150  in  the  city  of  Chicaj^o  alone.  This  fact  s]x'aks  for  itself. 
The  follow-ing  is  a  partial  list,  comprising  niercaiilile,  livery  and  private  stables, 
professional  horse  clippers,  etc.,  to  any  of  whom  we  respectfully  refer: 

Annour  Tacking  Co I  'nion  Stock  Yards. 

Swift  8:  Company 

Dexter  Park  Horse   Ivxchange 

Kdward  Morris 

I'rank  Foster 

H.  \V.  Chadwick 

Chicago  I'ire  Department six  1  6  i  machines. 

nDI^"2^    G-OOXDS. 

Carson.  Pirie  &  Scott \ilams  and  I'ranklin  Sts. 

Mandel    Bros 1  i  7-123  State  street 

Marshal  Field  &  Co ^ Slate  and  Washington  Sts. 

'  'The  Fair" State  and  Adams  Sts. 

Siegel  Co<iper  is:  Co Stale  ami  \'an  lUiren  Sts. 

nVEISCELL^A^IsrEOXJS. 

Keelev  Brewing  Co 2.Slh  St..  nr.  Cottage  Grove 

Anderson  Transfer  Co 161S  State  St. 

D.  F\  Kremner  Baking  Co 76-84  O'Brien  St. 

Chicago  and  Hyde  Park  Express  Co 

Palmer  House  Livery   1 75  State  St. 

Wright's  Livery 53  Plymouth  PI. 

\V.  D.  Moon,  ■"Southern  Hotel  Livery," 2021  Wabash  Ave. 

Jos.    Johnson rear  2cxx3  Wabash  Ave. 

Dean's  Livery   State  St. 

Bundiam  X:   Moore 194  Washington  St. 

Bender  Bros Fjiglewood. 

Wellman  H.  Ford 319.  63nl  St..  Hyde  Park. 

Florida  Hotel  Stable 5059  Cottage  (irove  Ave. 

Ed.    Williamson 3Sth  and  Dearborn  Sts. 

Sam    Nichols 33d  St. 

Emerv  &  Co   3  ist  and  Waljash  Ave. 

Stoddard  &  Co Hyde  Park. 

Forbes  &  Co Cottage  Grove  Ave. 

Sheppard  iS:  Son 2 1 2 1  '\\'ab'asli  Ave. 

Jno.    Mclntire 31st  and  Dearborn  St. 

Puffer    Li\erv 1 2 19  W.  \'an  Buren  St. 

Conlev  Bros 1 67  S.  De.splaines  St. 

Chas.  Bray Washington  lioul. 

McLaughlin  &   Wedgins 53  Aberdeen  St. 

W.  R.   ^Morrison loiS  W.  Harrison  St. 

Illinois  Club  Liverv W.  Madi.son  St. 

Metropolitan  Cab  Co 41  W.  Adams  St. 

Louis  Krebs.  .9040  F:rie  Av.  S.  Chicago.  Dalghen  .S:  Co Englewood. 

Horning  &  Co.  .640S  WentworthAve.  Lars.  Larson S.  Chicago  Ave. 

A. Waterman.  .  .79111,  near  I'nion  St.  Reckard    .V:     Smith 6i.st    St. 

Spangler  .v  Co iSth  and  Halsted.  Lodge  &   Hall.  .  .  .53d  and  Lake  Av. 

Otto    Barse Lake  Shore  Drive.  Otto  Young 149  State  St, 

Geo.  H.  Lindermann.  .335  X.  Halsled.  Balarck  and  Co.  .  .  .W.  Division  St. 

Columbia  Livery  Co.  .  .\"x.  State  St.  Drexel  Stables 173  43^^  St. 

The  I'nion  Stock  Yards  is  one  of  the  greatest  hor.se  markets  in  the  world, 
certainly  in  this  countrv.  The  dail\-  receipts  of  horses  average  300,  nine-tenths 
of  them  have  their  fetlocks  trimmed  and  many  of  these  are  clijiped.  These 
comprise  nearly  every  grade  of  horse  known,  from  the  .shaggiest  specimen  to^ 
the  fine  coated  thorougld^red.  It  's  a  significant  fact  that  the  Chicago  Clippers 
are  the  only  ones  usetl  at  the  Stock  Yards,  in  fact  they  are  the  only  ones  thus 
far  tried  that  will  stand  the  racket. 


2.S  Chicago  Tlcxiblc  Slvaft  Co.,  Chicago,  111.,  L'.  S.  A. 


--l!4     INCtl-- 

WATER  LAPPING  MACHINE. 

\\T1G11T,  AK.OL  r  500  LBS. 


Chicago  Tlcxiblc  Shaft  Co..  Chicago.  111..  I'.  S.  A. 


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THE    ong-niviny    on    opposite    pag'o    represents    our    New 
Improved  24-111011  Water  Lapping  Maohine.  (lesii>-necl  for 

rapiiUy  and  accurately  g-rindiniJ"  flat  surfaces  to  ab- 
solute truth,  with  positively  no  dang^er  of  drawing-  the  temper 
from  the  tinest  or  most  delicate  edg-e. 

The  lap  is  of  special  material,  and  is  surrounded  by  a 
pan  which  admits  the  use  of  water,  adding-  greatly  to  the 
effectiveness  of  the  machine  and  the  quality  of  the  work 
performed. 

We  claim  that  with  this  machine  results  can  be  obtained 
that  are  not  possible  by  anv  other  known  method,  prt)ducin,g- 
not  only  absolutely  true  surface,  but  a  high  linish  also. 

The  lap  is  of  very  hard  material  and  can  scarcely  be 
injured  by  careless  handling.  The  shaft  is  of  steel,  runs  in 
self-oilinif  boxes,  has  12  inch  driving-  pulley,  and  carries  a 
three  inch  belt. 

The  machine  stands  33  inches  hig-h,  and  weig-hs  about 
5<io  pounds.  Price  S5»».nt) 


3>o         Chicago  Tlexible  Shaft  Co.,  Chicago,  HI..  U.  S.  A. 


OUR  Clipping  Machines  embody  the  following-  points  of 
superiority:  largest,  strongest  and  most  rapid  working, 
easiest  to  operate   and    understand,   no   repairs    neces- 
sary unless  by  accident,  nothing  light  and  weak  to  give  out  or 
break  when  most  needed. 

No  flimsy  wheels  of  baby  carriage  material,  but  a  good 
solid,  heavy  balance  wheel,  insuring  steady,  positive  power  on 
the  principle  of  a  balanced  body  in  motion. 

What  mechanical  designer  would  think  of  substituting  the 
heavy  iron  balance  or  fly  wheel  on  a  steam  eng'ine  for  a  light 
affair  of  wood  or  other  material? 

The  engine  would  have  an  unsteady,  jerky  motion  in  conse- 
(|uence  of  the  varying  loads  that  are  being  constantly  a]>plied. 

Just  the  same  result  would  be  experienced  with  a  Clipping 
Machine — every  short  turn  of  the  shaft,  every  time  a  lighter  or 
heavier  cut  was  taken  the  operator  would  feel  the  difference  in 
speed,  whereas,  with  the  heavy  wheel,  the  momentum  acquired 
by  a  few  moments  turning  it  sufficient  to  carry  the  knives  at  the 
same  speed,  through  almost  anything  that  comes  before  it. 

We  have  reuKxleled  a  great  many  round  belt  machines  during 
the  last  year  for  parties  who  did  not  sec  the  logic  of  the  abo\'e 
argument,  and  ordered  round  l)elt  machines,  linding  out  from 
experience  that  they  were  lacking  in  power  as  well  as  other 
qualities. 


KKHSKiSKKl 
MKKHKMHK 


Chicago  tMcxiblc  Shc\ft.  Co..  Chicwgo.  111.,  U.  S.  A.  3i 

"I  TE  do  not  recommend  the  same  Flexible  Shaft  for  clipping- 
\  A  /  as  for  irrooming-.  A  Clipper,  to  be  successful,  must  run 
at  a  speed  of  from  15  to  IS  hundred  revolutions  per  min- 
ute; this  speed  is  too  hig-h  for  brushing":  again,  a  flexible  shaft 
for  Clipping  must  be  light,  strong  and  very  flexible,  while  on  the 
-other  hand,  one  for  (xrooming  does  not  need  to  be  as  flexible,  but 
must  be  stronger  and  run  slower. 

Remember  we  are  the  largest  makers  of  Flexible  Shafts  in 
the  world,  also  that  we  make  shafts  for  this  and  other  g-overn- 
ments,  for  ship  vards,  for  railroads,  machine  shops,  foundries, 
g-lass  works  and  thousands  of  other  manufacturers.  That  we  are 
alone  in  the  field,  that  our  competitors'  so-called  Flexible  Shafts 
are  not  considered  in  the  mechanical  world  at  all,  that  when  we 
reccomend  a  shaft  for  a  certain  purpose,  it  is  the  best  for  such 
purpose,  and  we  guarantee  it  to  do  as  we  represent,  that  per- 
sons advertising  a  Clipping  Machine  shaft  as  a  practical  grooni- 
er  are  advertising  something-  that  cannot  be  substantiated,  we 
say  practical  in  view  of  the  advanced  state  of  the  art  which  we 
have  brought  the  manufacture  of  Flexible  Shafts  at  the  present 
time. 

Our  Grooming  Plant  is  equipped  with  one  of  our  No.  4  core 
standard  shafts;  we  will  guarantee  this  to  transmit  30t)  per  cent. 
more  power  than  any  of  the  shafts  used  on  Clipping-  Machines. 

Investig-ate  this  before  putting-  in  a  Grooming-  Plant.  Place 
vour  order  with  us  and  we  will  equip  you  with  a  plant  that 
will  do  vour  work,  do  it  right  and  keep  on  doing  it.  It  will  cost 
vou  less  in  the  beginning;  it  will  cost  you  less  in  the  end. 

Call  on  some  of  those  mentioned  in  the  list  and  see  for  your 
self  the  splendid  satisfaction  our  goods  are  giving. 


Grinding  and  Repairing. 

We  employ  only  expert  jirinders;  we  build  the  machine  jirinders  ourselves 
and  have  men  \vho  have  been  with  us  for  years  on  this  work  and  we  guarantee 
absolute  sati -faction. 

Machines,  knives,  ijlates  and  parts  carried  in  stock;  orders  can  be  hlle<' 
within  one  hoiu"  from  time  ortler  is  recei\ed. 


32  Chicago  ricxiblc  Shaft  Co.,  Chicago,  111.,  l'.  S.  A. 


INDEX. 


Pase. 

"Chicas^o"  Klectric   Radial   Machine 12-13 

"Chica.a:o"  Toilet  Clipper 20' 

"Chicago"  Adjustable  Horse  Clip]K^r '.  / 23 

Clipper   Knives •'^-9 

Cut  of  Clipping-  and  CTrooniing  INIachine 11 

"Envoy"  Horse  Cli])i)er 25 

Flexible  vShaf ts 4 

General  Remarks  on  Clippers  and  Flexible  Shafts 30-31 

Hand  Power  Clipping  Machines 6-7 

'.'Hummer"  Horse  Clipper 24 

Improved  \'ertical  Hanger 10 

Improved  Anti-I'rictional  One-Hand  Horse  Clipper 22 

Introduction 2-3 

"Lightning"  Clipper '4-i5 

Local  Reference 27 

"Monitor"   Toilet  Clipper 21 

Special  Remarks 5 

"Telegram"  Horse  Clipper 26 

Toilet  Clippers ; 20 

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